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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 29, 2020.

We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.

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Description of Program and Relief

The ARK

During the COVID-19 outbreak, The Ark is continuing to provide budget counseling, financial education, emergency prescriptions, food bank referrals, transportation assistance, and financial assistance with rent, mortgage, electricity, gas, and water bills.

Government or Lead Agency

The Ark

Dates Available

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To qualify for assistance, individuals must:

  • Live in Clarke, Oconee, Madison, or Oglethorpe Counties or work at a Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, or Oglethorpe County Publix; and

  • Have lost income or experienced an unexpected expense in the last 2-3 months.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

706.548.8155

The ARK is located at 640A Barber St., Athens, GA 30601.

List of Additional Information

For additional information on available services and eligibility, click here.

For additional information on The ARK’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.

* By making this information available, Paul, Weiss seeks to provide a summary repository of publicly-available information regarding these services and programs. However, the details of these and other similar resources, and available information about them, may change on a regular basis. We recommend that you monitor this website, and the websites of the organizations included here, for updates and changes to the programs. By providing this information, Paul, Weiss is not sponsoring, vouching for, or recommending any of the programs or services described herein, or making any representations as to the accuracy of the information provided.


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